rangeland

American  

[raynj-land] / ˈreɪndʒˌlænd /

noun

1. range.

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rangeland British  

/ ˈrɛɪndʒˌlænd /

noun

1. (often plural) land that naturally produces forage plants suitable for grazing but where rainfall is too low or erratic for growing crops

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Etymology

Origin of rangeland

First recorded in 1930–35; range + -land

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Example Sentences

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rangeland

The number of BLM rangeland managers fell by 39% from 2019 through 2024, according to the most recent Office of Personnel Management data.

From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025

Woody encroachment is characterized by the conversion of rangeland to woodland.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2024

WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — U.S. land managers are planning to round up more than 2,800 wild horses across four Nevada counties beginning next week in an effort to reduce pressure on the drought-stricken rangeland.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 22, 2023

McCorry and his son farm it now, and recently planted acres of pistachios that march across the former rangeland in sharp rows, like lines of soldiers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2023

In his course from meadows and rangeland to back roads and bullrings, Tom Smith had cultivated an almost mystical communion with horses.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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